Curl Me Up, Stick Me In A Pod, And Turn Me Into A Tree
Two Italian designers have come up with an intriguing idea: when you die your remains are placed inside a biodegradable capsule, buried in the ground, and…
You Two Are Related? How Siblings Can Be So Different
As a mother, pediatrician, and sister, I recognize all too well how different siblings can be. One brother might be a bookworm, the other a jock.…
How Grey’s Anatomy Gets It Wrong
Recently I was in Seattle for a memorial service. Not the happiest of occasions, but I saw family I hadn’t seen in years and visited a…
You’re Not Weird—You’re Just An Introvert
Let’s start with a short quiz: When the doorbell chimes, you: 1. Leap from your chair, tap dance to the door, and welcome an unexpected social…
Am I A Man?
Stereotypes bug me. If I have to listen to one more joke about women and shopping, my frozen smile might shatter into shards. No one likes…
Tell Me That Didn’t Happen
Enough talk about books. Today I will debase myself. Perhaps you’re familiar with the funny doctor’s stories circulating on the Internet. They’re always good for a…
